Our friends at the Robert A. Macoskey Center for Sustainability Education and Research at Slippery Rock University are offering two events of interest this weekend: Friday, October 27, 6:30 – 8:30 PM: Halloween Interpretive Trail. This fun,educational event will feature a guided trail walk to various stations […]
October 11: Meeting of Citizens’ Climate Lobby Slippery Rock Chapter
The next meeting of a Slippery Rock regional chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) will be held Wednesday, October 11 at the Robert Macoskey Center for Sustainable Systems Education and Research on Slippery Rock University’s campus (247 Harmony Road, Slippery Rock, PA). The meeting agenda […]
Local Foods Through the Winter!
As local outdoor farmers markets wind down for the season, here’s how you can continue to eat local, seasonal and sustainably-grown produce and other farm products throughout the winter: Northwest Pennsylvania Growers Cooperative is a group of 19 farms from Butler, Mercer, Lawrence, Crawford, Clarion, […]
“Go Green” Electric Car Show and Festival this Saturday, September 16th!
Free event for all who are interested in clean energy alternatives for transportation and sustainable living. For festival news and related information, go to: https://www.facebook.com/GoGreenFestivalNews/
September 13: Citizens’ Climate Lobby to Inaugurate New Chapter in Slippery Rock
Between two record-breaking hurricanes, amidst one of the worst wildfire seasons in US history, and with concern about other extreme events, as climate change advances, we are sharing the following information: Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) will hold an inaugural meeting of a regional chapter that will […]
Slippery Rock Farmers and Makers Market in Full Summer Swing!
Ahhh, summer at the market! Sunshine and ample rains have resulted in a wonderful abundance of seasonal favorites. You’ll find tasty, ripe tomatoes; beans, beets, and potatoes in a variety of colors; peppers, both sweet and hot; freshly cut herbs and flowers; summer squash; garlic […]
Climate Change Educational Program this coming Sunday!
Climate Change and Penn’s Woods: What Might the Future Hold? Sunday, June 25, 2:00 – 3:30 PM at Jennings Environmental Education Center 2951 Prospect Road, Slippery Rock, PA 16057 Free, public program. Preregistration NOT required. How might climate change affect us here in Pennsylvania? Find […]
Slippery Rock Community Farmers and Makers Market Opens for the Season May 6th!
Slippery Rock Community Farmers’ and Makers Market will open for the 2017 season on Saturday, May 6th at Rock Falls Park (on Route 173 just south of Slippery Rock). Get to know the folks who grow your food and create various handmade items, each Saturday from […]
Local Climate March April 29
The Peoples Climate Movement will hold a march on Saturday, April 29th in Washington, DC for “climate, jobs and justice.” If you are not able to go to DC, there are local “sister” marches listed on the website, including one in Butler, PA on the […]
Sustainable Slippery Rock and SRU Invite Community Participation in Earth Month
April is Earth Month in Slippery Rock! Sustainable Slippery Rock is partnering with Slippery Rock University in encouraging community members to be part of the events happening throughout the month. Here’s a look what’s happening. More details and updates will be available on SRU’s Sustainability website. (Keep […]